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We hope you and your family have a fun and safe Halloween night! And if you’re looking for a sweet alternative to consuming all the Halloween candy, curl up on the couch with Celestial’s Caramel Apple Dream herbal tea. It’s the perfect way to usher in the festive season.

Halloween is a fun excuse to dress up and have too much candy. With just two days to go, you might be looking for some fun things to do with the family. Why not try some of these? If you and the family are going trick-or-treating, consider adding another fun element to it with this …

Did Halloween sneak up on you this year? Don’t be scared—Common Market has the candy you need to make your trick-or-treaters smile! Chocolates Chocolate is a pretty popular trick-or-treat handout. If you’re looking to hand out some chocolatey goodness this year, there are quite a few varieties to choose from. Unreal milk chocolate in candy …

The cold weather has arrived, and it looks like it’s here to stay. If you’re looking for gear that will keep you warm while also being fashionable, then look no further than Andes Gifts, available at the Common Market. From hats to scarves to gloves and mittens, and in sizes and styles for kids and …

Nuts have been touted as a snack alternative for healthy diets. According to the Mayo Clinic, nuts may actually support heart health. HealthLine provides a list of the top 9 nut types for health, and Health offers their own list of best and worst nuts. The Common Market’s Bulk section is the perfect place to …

Since it’s the season of Oktoberfest, it’s no surprise that there is time dedicated to celebrating sauerkraut. Although today is the end of sauerkraut week, it’s never too late to enjoy this delicious fermentation. You probably know by now that we carry Sweet Farm’s goodies, but do you know we also have another ‘kraut product? …

Almost 17,000 people face food insecurity in Frederick County. Yes, you read that correctly. With a population of 243,465, that is nearly 7% of the local population. According to Feeding America, 665,420 people in Maryland struggle with hunger. That is why the Common Market supports a variety of community programs that help to alleviate this …

The Common Market would like to welcome Ayrshire Farm to our line of products! Ayrshire Farm is a unique and historic working manor farm located in Upperville, Virginia. They work to bridge the gap between 19th century farming practices and the 21st century. They are committed to their practices through using certified humane, organic, and …

As a food consumer cooperative, we value the farms and small businesses whose products can be found in our store. In fact, we currently support 50 farms and 57 small businesses. Why is this important? Because these farms are the producers of the food we eat every day. In 2014, the median age for farmers …

Cakes are a fun way to add celebration to any occasion or to liven up an ordinary day. Our cafe team at the Common Market is responsible for the delicious house-made treats you see in our coolers, so for National Cake Decorating Day we wanted to take you behind the scenes of the process for …